Obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister, Mary Ellen Juhnke, on February 4, 2025. Mary Ellen succumbed to the ravages of COPD.

A graveside service for family, friends, and neighbors, will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm, at Saint Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Comfrey,...

Jul 1, 2025

Dean Bernard Dannhoff age 73, of Mankato, MN, died on July 1, 2025, at the Harry Meyering Center in Mankato.

A memorial service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will take place at the funeral home one hour prior.

The clergy will be Rev. Matthew Rusert. Interment will...

Jun 29, 2025

Carol F. Wurtzberger, age 80 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on June 29, 2025, peacefully at home. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and Parish Prayers at 3:45 p.m. prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue on...

Jun 29, 2025

Scott Allen Guggisberg, of rural Sanborn, MN, passed away June 29, 2025, at the Redwood Falls Hospital following a brief battle with cancer at age 67.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 10:00am until 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn, MN. Memorial Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in...

Jun 28, 2025

William Lawrence Berg, 85, of Saint James, died on June 28, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Wednesday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the funeral...

Jun 28, 2025

James "Jimmy" Michael Peterson age 73, of Mountain Lake, MN, died on June 28, 2025, at his home.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church-Mountain Lake.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church-Mountain Lake, on Monday, July...

Jun 27, 2025

Edward “Eddie” D. Berger, age 61 of Shakopee, Minnesota and formerly of Mountain Lake and Windom, Minnesota, died on June 27, 2025, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota from having a major stroke. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Mountain Lake. Visitation...

Jun 25, 2025

Rachel E. Hanson, 81, of Madelia, died on June 25, 2025, at Madelia Health in Madelia.

Visitation will be on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Bethel Church in Madelia and will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the church. Funeral service will be held at...

Jun 24, 2025

Donald Arthur Heller, 91, of Saint James, died on June 24, 2025, at Mayo Health System in Saint James. The Lord called him to his heavenly home.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Online condolences may be left for the...

Jun 23, 2025

Roger Alan Lindmeier was born on December 6, 1951, in St. Cloud, MN, the son of Lorenzo and Evelyn (Primus) Lindmeier. Roger lived life to the fullest, spending time in Springfield, Tracy, Avoca, and Slayton throughout his life. He served Avoca as mayor for a few terms, always dedicated to making his community a better place. He has worked...

Jun 22, 2025

Elsie Jean Schultz, age 89, of Mt. Lake, died on June 22, 2025, at Good Samaritan Village - Mountain Lake.

Visitation will be on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home - Mt Lake and will continue on Monday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Community Bible...

Jun 21, 2025

Florence Marie Gangelhoff passed away on June 21, 2025, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye at the age of 91. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and Parish Prayers at 3:45 p.m. prior to the...

Jun 20, 2025

Arlene Margaret Helget, age 84, of Comfrey, MN, died on June 20, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Home.

Visitation will be on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Comfrey and will continue on Monday, June 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the...

Jun 20, 2025

Eldon Merle Wright, age 81, of Saint James, Minnesota, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Saint James, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Officiating will be Rev. Andrew Hermodson-Olsen and...

Jun 15, 2025

Harvey Oscar Petrick, 88, of LaSalle, died on June 15, 2025, at his home.

Visitation will be on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held...

Jun 14, 2025

Mary Jane Tiedeken age 90, of Madelia, MN died on June 14, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia.

Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at...

Jun 13, 2025

Glenn Vernon Ellison was born January 29, 1931, to Verne Everett and Mildred Gladys (Neitzel) Ellison at home in Nance County near Belgrade, Nebraska. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Cross Lutheran Church ELCA, Ixonia, WI. He spent the early years of his life in several towns in Iowa where the family struggled during the Great Depression....

Jun 13, 2025

Audrey Marie Schmidtke, 100, of Saint James, died peacefully on June 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint James Catholic Church in Saint James on Friday,...

Jun 12, 2025

John Peter Jensen, 75, of Saint James, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Wednesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at...

Jun 10, 2025

Darlene JoAnne Elam-Miller, age 89, of Litchfield, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and the gentle care of her devoted caregiver and friend, Mimi.

Visitation will be on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield and will...